Everbrightson sana mylliempdah

Indian Navy Head Coach Raman: Shillong Lajong FC came from behind to overcome Indian Navy FT 2-1 in the first quarterfinal of the Durand Cup, which was played at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Saturday, to secure their second consecutive semifinal appearance. Second-half goals from Damaitphang Lyngdoh and Everbrightson Sana Mylliempdah gave the home side the victory after Vijay Marandi had given Indian Navy the lead in the first half.

Shillong Lajong started in a 4-3-3 formation with Head Coach Birendra Thapa opting for his trusted frontline of Phrangki Buam, Everbrightson Sana, and Sheen Stevenson with Damaitphang Lyngdoh, Treimiki Lamurong, and Gladdy Kharbuli in midfield. The defence was handled by Rudra Ved and Kenstar Kharshong in the middle and Kitboklang Khyriem and Saveme Tariang as wing backs with Siwel Rymbai guarding the goal.

Indian Navy Head Coach Raman Rai fielded his team in a traditional 4-4-2 formation with captain Bhaskar Roy guarding the goal and Sreyas V.G. and Vijay Marandi spearheading the attack. Pintu Mahata and Emanuel Lalchhanchhuaha started in the middle with J. Vijay and Roshan Panna attacking through the wings. The defence was led by the experienced Adersh Mattummal, Brijesh Giri, Novin Gurung, and Maibam Deny Singh.